Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (LPMHNP) Med Services *SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (LPMHNP) Med Services

RBH is now offering new pay rates and sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifying nursing professionals! The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Medical Services Unit. The successful candidate will perform complex advanced human support work in the care and treatment of patients in a public health program, performing patient assessments and evaluations, determining diagnoses, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting lab results, providing education and counseling, making referrals, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned program Director/Manager.

Essential Functions

• Provides client assessments; diagnoses mental health disorders and health problems as appropriate.
• Establishes and modifies treatment plans including diagnosis; prescribes medication; monitors clients response to treatment including medication side effects and adverse reactions.
• Orders and interprets lab results.
• Educates clients and other staff on health promotion, prevention and treatment recommendations.
• Provides supportive counseling and non-pharmacological strategies to manage symptoms.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation congruent with the agencys guidelines, best practice standards of his/her profession and managed care standards.
• Reviews and documents direct and patient related services; prepares progress notes and evaluations; completes prior authorizations and paperwork as requested.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and other medical providers, families and community providers; communicates assessment information, treatment planning, interventions and crisis needs with Case Managers, clinicians, supervisors and stakeholders.
• Promotes integration of care through consultation and collaboration with other health care providers.
• Functions as a member of select committees as assigned.
• Participates in administrative and clinical staff meetings as required.
• Assist with medical and clinical policy development.
• Initiates health promotion initiatives.
• Completes monthly reports as assigned.
• Functions as a change agent to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in maintaining standards of care and implementation of evidence based processes in acute and non-acute settings.
• Coordinates special projects as needed to support medical and psychiatric service provision.

Position Requirements

• Master's degree with coursework in psychiatric mental health nursing.
• Board certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner.
• Meets requirements as a Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Prefer across the life span credentials.
• Qualifying staff will be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of the approved sign-on bonus policy.
• Special Requirements
• Registered Nurse, Licensed Nurse Practitioner, Board certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with Prescriptive Authority license, Drug Enforcement Administration license and National Provider Identification.
• Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must register credentials with CAQH.

Full-Time/Part-Time - Full-Time

About the Organization

Join the Fearless! Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and is the statutorily established public entity responsible for providing mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and prevention services to the citizens of the City of Richmond.

Our Mission: RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people and communities we serve.

Our Vision: An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired to reach their highest potential.

Our Values: Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility / Transparency / Compassion / Integrity

Creating Healthy Communities - One Person, One Family, One Community at a time. RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to all Richmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, or national origin. Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contracts with private providers in the community. Funding is received through fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Richmond, and local and state grants.

Starting Salary Range - $163,000.00

EOE Statement - Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.